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Caprese wreath of mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes and basil leaves, drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Caprese Wreath Appetizer with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

Assemble a caprese wreath appetizer by skewering grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella balls on toothpicks, then drizzle with balsamic glaze. Ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 20 oz fresh mozzarella balls 567 g; bocconcini size
  • 24 oz grape tomatoes 680 g; grape or cherry tomatoes
  • balsamic glaze store-bought or see easy recipe
  • 1 package extra long toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Rinse and dry the tomatoes.
  2. Set up an assembly line with the wooden toothpicks, grape tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella balls.
  3. Skewer the tomato first, basil leaf second, and finally the mozzarella ball. Repeat this step until you have filled your round platter creating a full caprese wreath.
  4. Finish with a drizzle of the balsamic glaze right before serving OR add a small bowl of the balsamic glaze into the center of the wreath for dipping.